The New York Times published on 30 December 2025 an article titled "Cheap Solar Is Transforming Lives and Economies Across Africa" by Somini Sengupta and Gulshan Khan.
Rapidly falling prices for Chinese made solar panels and batteries are changing electricity production in Africa. Solar now generates about 10 percent of South Africa's electricity-generating capacity. Other African countries are following South Africa's lead while the United States focuses on fossil fuels. China is becoming the world's leader in renewable energy.
